Intentions and Dimensions of Belonging
Anyone who has been around TDP for a while, knows that I struggle a lot with finding a real, meaningful sense of community. I don’t always feel like I belong. I’ve always felt not quite a part of, floating on the margins. I am transnational – German and American. I am a military kid. These [...]
Fragments of Life Converge…..
When I was working in the corporate sector, I held a series of jobs. Strung together they constructed a fairly successful career. Yet, there was always something missing. I always ended my day feeling unfulfilled and drained. Never did I feel like I was making a positive impact on someone’s life. In fact, I often [...]
Race, Gender, Sexuality – Components of Identity
I participate in various diversity forums. Recently, a colleague was surprised to find out that I am gay. Since I rarely (if ever) talk about my sexual identity, she assumed that I was straight. I thought being a part of various LGBT coalitions made my orientation clear. She stated that all of her LGBT [...]
